The gold coins struck at the Dahlonega Georgia Mint during
the years 1838-1861 are some of the most sought after in all
of numismatics. The historical significance of the Dahlonega
Mint and its coins has a certain appeal that attracts
collectors from all over the world.

In January of 1838, two half eagle dies arrived in Dahlonega,
and coinage began. During the next twenty-four years, gold
dollars, quarter eagles, and half eagles were issued. A few
three dollar gold pieces were struck in 1854. Many of these
were rather crudely made owing to the primitive nature of the
equipment, a characteristic that modern collectors often find
has a certain charm.

From the standpoint of value received for the price paid,
American gold coins from the Dahlonega Mint offer many
fantastic opportunities for the alert buyer. Dahlonega gold
has everything going for it - rarity, romance, and a totally
unexploited marketplace. Dahlonega gold has never been
exploited: the coins are simply too rare to promote, but
supplies are tight and even a modest increase in demand could
lead to much higher levels.

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